What is all the quack about QENO? Well, weve got answers You
may be wondering
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QENO is a partnership UNCW NonprofitsFunders
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QENO is a partnership between UNCW, funders, civic leaders and
other community organizations to help build the capacity of
nonprofit organizations and increase philanthropy in southeastern
North Carolina. Locate resources to support workshops &
training on topics of interest to nonprofits Host networking events
Connect potential board members to nonprofit boards Connect expert
consultants with nonprofits who desire their help Our Mission What
We Do
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Partner #1: UNCW MPA Program -Nonprofit research -2006 Needs
Assessment Report Public Service & Continuing Studies -Event
Planning -Human Resources
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Partner #2: Legacy Funders City of WilmingtonUNCWK. B. Reynolds
FoundationCape Fear Memorial FoundationUnited Way of the Cape Fear
AreaThe Landfall FoundationCommunity Foundation of Southeastern
NC
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Partner #3: Nonprofits More than 2,000 501(c)(3) organizations
Sectors: Health, Human Services, Arts, Environmental, Educational
Diverse funding & operational capability
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We specialize in: Capacity Building Strategic Planning Human
Resources Management Board Governance Financial Management Resource
Development
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QENO Executive Director roundtable Sponsorships for nonprofit
recognition and volunteer programs Skills development training for
boards and nonprofit staff Consultations & one on one program;
timely debriefings to better target high-need areas Board
governance training New board orientation (Board Connect)
Pre-orientation checklist for prospective board members (Board
Connect) How QENO Brings It All Together
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In 2009: 77 local nonprofit leaders attended Achieving in Tough
Times, a QENO conference led by internationally known nonprofit
management expert Hal Williams. 75 nonprofit representatives
attended one of six QENO board governance training sessions
Workshops: Social Networking rating 4.7; (5 = Excellent) Reaching
& Surpassing Goals Through Strategic Planning rating 4.8;
Leadership Institute 4.96 Since June 2009, nonprofit executive
directors have attended Roundtables, representing 60 organizations:
participation has doubled to an average of 30 O UR R ESULTS
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Looking Toward Tomorrow: QENOs Short Term goals: Improve
nonprofit capacity Increase workshop and consultation offerings
& attendance Increase communication across the nonprofit sector
Expand awareness of the importance, size and scope of the nonprofit
sector; increase philanthropy
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Looking Toward Tomorrow: QENOs Long Term Goals Improve the
effectiveness and sustainability of the nonprofit sector in
southeastern NC Increase philanthropy in the region
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Want to help? Volunteer with a local nonprofit you feel
passionate about. [ Cape Fear Volunteer Center 392-8180 ] Donate to
your local nonprofit. Become a board member Tell your nonprofit
about QENO!
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Thank you for your time. Questions? Contact Karen Pappas
[email protected] 910.962.2762 www.uncw.edu/qeno
